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Ferrell, Pitt and Hill to Voice Oobermind

Source:DreamWorks Animation
August 17, 2009


DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. announced today that Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill will star alongside Tina Fey in its upcoming theatrical release, Oobermind, which is scheduled to hit theaters on November 5, 2010. Will Ferrell assumes the leading role of Oobermind, replacing Robert Downey, Jr., who has left the production due to scheduling conflicts.

When super villain Oobermind (Ferrell) defeats his archrival Metro Man (Pitt), the world should be his oyster. But instead, Oobermind falls into total despair. It turns out that life without a rival is life without a point for him. So, he creates a new superhero rival, Titan (Hill). Unfortunately, the new hero wants to be a super villain, too. Caught in the middle, star reporter Roxanne Ritchi (Fey) asks the tough questions: Who can we turn to? Who has what it takes to stand up to this menace? Who will defend the innocent? Oobermind! That's who.

"We are thrilled to welcome Will, Brad and Jonah to 'Oobermind,'" said Bill Damaschke, Co-President of Production & President of Live Theatrical for DreamWorks Animation. "Together, our all-star cast will set the comedic tone for this exciting new twist on the superhero genre."

Oobermind is being directed by Tom McGrath (Madagascar, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa) and produced by Lara Breay and Denise Nolan Cascino.

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COMMENTS (9)

Posted by:
ThePingMachine
August 17, 2009
Robert Downey JR being replaced with Will Ferrell? Talk about trading down.
Posted by:
Chris C.
August 17, 2009
And....suddenly I just lost all interest in the film.
Posted by:
Klaatu
August 17, 2009
As far as voice talents go, I think it's a good change. Stiller and Downey both have monotonous voice and boring delivery. Ferrell is what he is, with his own acting limitations, but he fits the genre much better imo.
Posted by:
Earthworm James
August 17, 2009
similar to Mystery Men cept an animated feature and it's the antagonist who needs an adversary
Posted by:
Richard e mouse
August 17, 2009
This movie just went completely down the tubes thanks to Will Ferrell. Downey would have made this movie worth seeing even if Tina Fey was in it. I feel bad for Jonah Hill and Brad Pitt working with these unfunny and annoying people
Posted by:
Tasunara
August 17, 2009
Man. Will Ferrel. And this movie ALMOST looked interesting, but now... Man.
Posted by:
WCB
August 17, 2009
I'll go see it. I mean I thought "Monsters vs. Aliens" was gonna be a stinker, but I actually liked it. So I have hope for this one. Bad voice talents doesn't necessarily mean bad movie.
Posted by:
redjoker
August 17, 2009
you know, in a perfect world oobermind would be voiced by bruce campbell but alas it wasnt meant to be...
Posted by:
Xero
August 17, 2009
Downey has a monotonous voice? Uh, okay.

Sorry, with him being replaced with Will Ferrell, I don't care about this movie. I haven't liked a Dreamworks animated movie since the first Shrek anyways.

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